M4.7 Depth: 230.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near SOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS

UTC time: 2025-07-24 14:55:30 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near SOUTH OF FIJI ISLANDS on July 24, 2025 at 14:55 UTC. At around 230 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
230.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-24 14:55:30 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-26.40560, -177.96220
Temperature
17.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 230 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 230 km
Intermediate
230 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 96 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -132 m ·Last eruption: 2014 ·New Zealand
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  • Raoul Island
    Distance: 319 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 516 m ·Last eruption: 2006 ·New Zealand
  • Giggenbach
    Distance: 410 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: -65 m ·New Zealand
  • Macauley
    Distance: 426 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 238 m ·Last eruption: -4360 ·New Zealand
  • Curtis Island
    Distance: 464 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 47 m ·New Zealand

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